Poltorak : Ukraine to build military bases according to NATO standards
Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak announced the construction of four military base complexes in different regions of Ukraine: Shirokiy Lan, Cherkaske, Starychi and Dachnoe-2. Defense Ministry spokesperson Dmytro Gutsulyak said on Saturday, March 24 that this was discussed during Poltorak’s meeting with people's deputies on the day before.
Poltorak said that the construction of improved barracks on the territory of the military bases is planned and underway, including barracks for female soldiers, canteens, sports facilities and infrastructure development. The minister further stated that this year should see the construction of 184 barracks.
Poltorak invited construction companies to engage in this process and noted that the Ministry of Defense is building these military complexes to meet the standards of the world’s leading countries.
All of the complexes are being built at Shirokiy Lan training base. These include the improved barracks, designed for four to six thousand people, dining facility, cultural center, bath and laundry complex, medical and sports centers, roads, infrastructure, septic systems, transformer stations, water supply and sewage systems. The Minister emphasized that they plan to finish all construction in autumn.